Drinks to match Mince Pies
And Christmas Pudding

When the turkey and trimmings are finished and the plates are cleared, comes the toughest question of the Christmas festivities; "Any room for pudding?"

Whether it’s traditional Christmas pudding or a mince pie, we've the drinks that we suggest you try and find room for!

MINCE PIES

The mince pie is a uniquely British 'sweetmeat' served at Christmastime, and can be traced back to the arrival of spices and dried fruits from the Middle East in the 13th Century. These three drinks go particularly well with the dried fruit, spices and buttery pastry:

CHRISTMAS PUDDING

The Christmas pudding also has medieval heritage, first appearing as plum pudding, traditionally aged for many months ahead of the festive feast. It is often pictured being flamed with brandy and ceremoniously brought to the table à la Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol…but we say the booze in your glass is more important - enjoy these with your Christmas pud:

SOMERSET APPLE CIDER BRANDYS - £13.95 - £35.45
The half bottle format will give you a little taste of this home-grown classic and then won't then sit in the cupboard for a year. The smooth spicy notes of Somerset's brandies go perfectly with the pudding, and you could add a splash to your brandy sauce. Dry and fruity enough to cut through the heavy Christmas pudding, and also acts as a digestive aid.

MORELLO CHERRY BRANDY LIQUEUR - £11.95
For those with a sweeter tooth, a little sip of Morello Cherry Liqueur is just gorgeous with the sweet dark fruits of a pudding. At just 19% alcohol (similar to Port) it will not push you over the edge either.

GRAND MARNIER - £25.95
Wines and liqueurs with either a touch of orange or apricot work well with Christmas puddings. The light, fresh contrast works beautifully with the rich stickiness.

OTHER AFTER DINNER OPTIONS

Once the table is cleared and Her Majesty has spoken to the nation, a little after-dinner drink is in order. A nibble of cheese and a glass of Port may be the ideal snack at this point, but these three post dinner drinks offer something deliciously different: